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prescribed fire

  • A prescribed burn in the Hoosier National Forest.
    Push to shape future of Indiana forests draws backlash
    The latest controversy involves massive clearing projects in the Hoosier National Forest, fueled by a belief that oak and hickory trees — which dominate Indiana forests and sustain specific species of wildlife — require disturbances like burning or logging in order to regenerate.